City of Los Angeles, CA
06/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/19/2026 19:26
Mayor Bass Issues Statement Following Release of LAPD Bodycam Footage of Fatal Dog Shooting in Canoga Park
LOS ANGELES - Mayor Bass today issued the following statement following the release of LAPD bodycam footage of the fatal dog shooting in Canoga Park:
"What I saw on the bodycam footage is disturbing and tragic. The Chief and I agreed that it was important to release the bodycam footage swiftly. While the investigation is ongoing, I am very concerned about why shots were fired and Jameson was killed. This shooting makes clear that while LAPD provides officers with written guidance on the use of force and pets, this is not enough.
"I have directed the Police Commission President and the Chief to examine the Department's Use of Force policy on Dog Encounters to determine best practices from around the country, and use this opportunity to update the LAPD's overall tactics, policies, and training related to the use of lethal force to increase safety for everyone - officers, Angelenos and their pets."
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